Folding couch.



I. HOBY.

FOLDING UOUGH.

APPLIOATION FILED Q01'. s, 1913.

1,080,217. Patented m1211913.

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WITNESSES:

'UNrrnn sirens Paritair ernten.

JOHN HOEY, OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.

FOLDNG COUCH.

California7 have invented new and useful Improvements in Folding`Couches, ot' which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in ythe construction of folding'couches.

The main object ot this invention is to provide a simple, cheaplyinainitactured,

,easily operated folding couch having three folding` sections which areso positioned that a comparatively narrow davenport trarne may beutilized to house the folding couch.

Other objects will appear hereinafter.

The invention consists of the parts and the construction and combinationof parts as hereinafter more fully described and claimed havingreference to the accompanying` draw ings, in 'whichw Figure 1 is avertical cross section. show ing the folding sections in the extendedpo-V sition in full lilies, and in the partly extended position indotted lines. Fig. 2 is a` plan View oi same, showing the sectionsextended. Fig. 3 isa cross section ot the davenport, showing the foldingsections in the closed position. Fig. at is an enlarged detail et theleg latch.

Referring` to the drawings: A indicates in general a couch, davenport,or like trame,

boards 18 secured to the trame 9 foi"t`h'epui-- "ase'cond foldable frame11.

consisting,` ot the two end trames 2 and 3 whichare secured together bye haci; Jframe 4l, and bottom boards 5.

. Slidably mounted in recesses t), termed in the inner sides of the endtrames 2 and 3, is a box-like structure 7 to which is secured by hinges8 a foldabletrame 9; and secured by hinges 10 to the outer end ot' theframe i) is The outer frame 11 `is provided with a pair of hinged legmembers 12, the lower ends of which are slightly concave and rounded, asindicated at 13.

The outer foot rail 111 of the bed, to which the mattress 15 is secured,is supported in the frame 11 and said trarne is adapted to be ioldedinto the dotted line position indicated at 16, in which position it issupported and locked by the legs 19.; suitable catch springs 17 havingbeen provided` in sidepose lof Jforming pockets for the catch springs17.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed October 6, 1313.

Patented Dee. 2, 1913.

sei-iai No. 793,659,

ly referring to Fig. iit an easily be seen that the ends et the. legs inpassing;` into and between the catch springs 17 will be locked in thisposition. The bed is then further closed by turning the iframe about thehinge 8 until the outer end ot the ,trame rests on the back portion 1)ot the slidingv 'trame this trame being slidably mounted on casters 2Owithin the main davenport structure then moved back into the full lineposition shown in Fig. 3 where the upholstered section Q0 secured to theframe 9 will 'torni a seat for the ..avenport and give it its naturalappearance and utility.

In extending the couch it is only necessary to move the sliding;- frame7 out .into the dotted line position f2.1., indicated in Fig. 3, whichwill bring the outer end 2Q of the frame 9 into position where it can beunfolded without interfering' with the back `trame il, or the upholstery4a formed upon its front tace. The outward sliding movement otV thebox-like structure 7 is limited by stops 23. while the inward movementot same is limited by the hack trame 4f. The stops Q3, together with thesecondary downwardly extending projections Q4 secured to the cud tramesQ and 53, not. only act as stops7 but also act as guides between whichand the end trames the. box-like structure is slidable. The outer end otthe trame f) is provided with a pair ot stationary supporting legs 25,and the back frame 4 is provided with receiving pockets 26 on each sideto receive the legs, as indicated in Fig. 3; the legs are entirelyhidden in these pockets when the sliding` .trames are closed to term thedaven' port structure shown. l

For the purpose ot providing' the largest space possible within thebox-like structure, tor the mattress 15 and bedding', a slidable headrail has been provided, The outer ends ot the hea d rail 27 engage witha pair ot cam-like members Q8. which are secured to the sides oi' thebox-like structure 7. The upper ends of the said cam-like members areslightly recessed, as indicated at. 29, to act a support for the headrail 27 when this assumes the elevated position shown in Fig. 1: theelevated up 'ard position being limited by a. strap iron 30 whichextends over the top ot the cam members Q8 and the end board 1D of thesliding box. qWhen `folding the bed back into the davenport frame, orwhen folding` the frame 11 into lio .the springs l5, a sutlicicnt pullwill he the dotted line position shown at 1G, it can t easily he seenthat the springnaturally,7 assumes` the slack dotted line positioninfflicated at 15CH- The slack position of the mattress permits the headrail QT to drop into the lower position in the hottom ot the hox-likestructure, indicated at 2T, `thus adding to the space within thestructure. llowerer, when unfolding' the bed into the extended positionshown in Fig. 1, it can easily he seen that the moment tension is placedupon erted upon the head rail to raise this up on the inclined surfaceof the cam members Qta into the upper position, indicated at 27, whereit is supported partly hy the recesses 29 'formed thereon and partly hythe tension of the spi-ingr. This part of the structure, relating;` to ahead rail which adapted to be raised and lowered within the hoi;- liltcstructure, is, however, heingf covered in a eo-pending application,Serial ANnmlier 784,341.

The main novelty in this invention resides in providingl the slidingrhoxdili'e structure to which the trames 9 and 'lt are secured; and thelfurther novelty resides in the latchinje mechanism provided hy the outersupporting legis 1Q and the catches 17. rThe real advantage. secured hylocking the frame '1l in the dotted line position. indicated at 1G, isthis: By heing' loelted in this position and by referring to Fig'. 3, itcan he seen that sufficient soace is provided hetween the hottom of thetrame 1l and the bottom of the box-like Structure to permit sutiieientroom for the mattress 15 and bedding. Furthermore, by being locked inthis position. it prevents the. bedding from heinel unduly crushed hythe weight ot` the frame ll and attached head rail and mattress.Furthermore, hy providing' the slidingY structureto which the foldingsections t) and il are secured, it is possible to produce a davenportstructure, narrower in appearance, that is in the direction of arrow a,than it is usually possible to secure; furthermore, it is possible toprovide the trame 9 with stationary legs 25, for the simple reason thatthe sliding movenient ot the hex-like structure with relation to thedavenport frame permits these to he moved into the recesses 26 Wherethey are entirely hidden from View.

A couch constructed as here shown is neat in appearance, simple inconstruction, and reliable in action; and takes less space than similarcouches constructed. with the same object in view.

'lhe materials and linish of the several parts olf the couch ordaveiniort are such as experience and judgment oi the manufacturer maydictate.

llaringg thusl described my invention what I claim and desire to secureby Letters l.at-

tent, is:

l. The combination with a frame, of a box-like structure slidahlymounted in same, a toldahle frame pivotally secured to the box-likestructure, a'seeondary folding trame pivotally secured to the iirstfolding trame, and a n'iattress spring secured at one rnd to thesecondary folding trame and at the other end to the hox-lil-zestructure.

The eoinhination with a davenport, of a hex-litio structure slidahlymounted hetween the end trames thereof, means for limiting the sliding'movement of said sti-urtare within the davenport, a foldahle 'tramepivm'ally secured to the hOX-lile structurel a secondary jloldingijtraine pivotally scented to the tirst Ytolding,r trame, and a mattres`springt' seeured at one end to the secondary leiding' traine, and at theother end to the hog-like striufture.

2i. the rfahination with a davenport hav-- in j a har". truite and endiframes.y ol'V a hon-- like struetine Fat-aat to slide under the haelt'traine nui letweeii the end trames, means tor limitine the slidingimovement of said strurture with relation to the haelt `trame, a toldine`traine pivotally secured to the hoxdilte structure haring aniujiholstered seat lseetimi secured on its upper side, a pair otstationary lees secured to said 'traine adapted to support the frame inits extended position. and a pair olf poeltets lorn'ied in the sides otthe hack trame adalited to receive the legs when the frame is folded.

1t. The comhination with a davenport having a back frame and end f'ames,of a hex-like structure adapted to slide under the haelt `trame andbetween the end frames, means lor limitingT the sliding movement of saidstrluture with relation to the hack l'rame. a folding` frame pivotallysecured to the hoxslilte structure having an upholstered seat sectionserured on its upper side, a pair ot stationary legs secured to saidframe adapted to stuiport the traine in its extended position7 a pair olpockets formed in the sides of the hack trame adapted to receive thelegs when the frame folded, a secondary folifling frame pivotallysecured to the tirst folding,r `trame, and a mattress spring secured atone end to the secondary frame and at the other end to the box-lil estructure.

The con'ihination with a frame, 0f a. hox'lilae structure slidablymounted in same, a itoldahle trame pivotally secured to the box-likestructure, a secondary folding frame pivotally secured to the firstfolding frame, a mattress spring secured at one end to the secondary`folding frame and at the other end to' the box-like structure, a pairof latches pivotally secured to the secondary frame, and spring catchesmounted in the first folding' fame adapted to en `gage with the latchesto lock the secondary 'trame in an angular position with relation tothe' first foldingframe, said latches being also adapted to act assupporting legs for the secondary frumewhcn this is unfolded.

back frame and between the end frames,-

Ineans fordilniting the sliding movement of said structurev Withrelation to the back frame, zt folding frame pivotally secured to thebox-like structure having an upholstered sea-t section secured on itsupperv side, t pair of stationary legs secured to said frame adapted tosupport the frame in .its extended position a pair of pockets formed inthe sides of the hack frame adapted' to receive the legs WhenV the frameis folded, o secondary folding frame pivotally secured tothe firstfolding frame, a nmttress spring secured at one end to the seconde-ryframe und at the other end to the box-like structure, a pair of latchespivotally secured to the secondary traine, and spring catches mounted inthe first 'folding freine adapted to engage. with the latches to lockthe secondary frame in an angular position With relation to the iirstfolding frame, said latches being also adapted to act as supporting legsfor the secondary frame when this is unfolded.

In testimony whereof l have hereunto set my hand in the presence of twosubscribing Witnesses. J HN HOEY. Witnesses CHARLES l?. HoEY, lvl. A.CUTTEN.

